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The Fundamentals

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Fundamentals

Philip Weigall - 23 Sep, 2025

Trout season 2024/25 exposed the limits of fishing reports. Learn why understanding

Navigating Angler Access

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Navigating Angler Access

Hamish Brooks - 12 Sep, 2025

Know your freshwater fishing rights and the rules of civility. Learn access laws,

Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies - The Zebra Buzzer

Craig Coltman - 19 Aug, 2025

Learn how to tie and fish the Zebra Buzzer, a proven black midge pupa pattern for

The Italian Job - Part 2

International STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Italian Job - Part 2

Steve Dunn - 31 Jul, 2025

A visiting flyfisher explores Italy's Brenta River, solo and with guide Marco Naldi,

Trout fishing close to Hobart

DESTINATIONS Australia PREMIUM ARTICLES

Trout fishing close to Hobart

Simon Ellis - 17 Jul, 2025

Explore top trout fishing around Hobart, from the Derwent & Huon to small creeks.

The Italian Job - Part 1

International STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Italian Job - Part 1

Steve Dunn - 03 Jul, 2025

A visiting flyfisher navigates Italian licences, rivers & lakes on a DIY trip through

Being Better - Spooking fish, Part 3

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Being Better - Spooking fish, Part 3

Peter Hayes - 24 Jun, 2025

Learn strategies to avoid spooking trout, from managing shadows to perfecting your

Jim

PREMIUM ARTICLES PEOPLE

Jim

Jim Allen - 13 Jun, 2025

Honouring the lives of Michael Youl & Peter Nixon—remarkable friends, anglers, and

Slow down

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Slow down

Philip Weigall - 10 Jun, 2025

Stopping and watching at Lake Eucumbene. There’s something about the end of the trout

Editorial - Winter 2025

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial - Winter 2025

Philip Weigall - 30 May, 2025

The possibility of a mulloway - even if remote - is never far from your mind on the

Flyfishing repaired habitat around Bright

LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Flyfishing repaired habitat around Bright

Hamish Brooks - 30 May, 2025

Low flows, good habitat & wild trout: fishing improved stretches of the Ovens & Buckland

A Flyfishing Odyssey Through Mexico and Belize

DESTINATIONS International STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

A Flyfishing Odyssey Through Mexico and Belize

Andrew Fuller - 28 Apr, 2025

Explore the ultimate flyfishing journey through Mexico’s Xcalak and Belize’s Placencia

The Kiss of Winter

GEAR PREMIUM ARTICLES

The Kiss of Winter

David Anderson - 10 Apr, 2025

With the first cold days reminding us of what's just around the corner, David considers

Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies - Claret Carrot

Craig Coltman - 10 Apr, 2025

The Claret Carrot is one of the simplest and most versatile dry flies available to

Aquatic moths

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Aquatic moths

Steve Dunn - 27 Mar, 2025

Steve investigates a little-known insect that's probably more important to trout

Jim

STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Jim

Jim Allen and Philip Weigall - 27 Mar, 2025

Philip fills in for Jim Allen to reflect on fishing diaries, Tassie trips, and why

Glenelg Lessons

DESTINATIONS Australia PREMIUM ARTICLES

Glenelg Lessons

Philip Weigall - 16 Mar, 2025

Fly Fishing the Glenelg River Estuary | Bream, EPs, Mulloway & More

Being Better

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Being Better

Peter Hayes - 16 Mar, 2025

How to Minimise Spooking Trout from Boats | Fly Fishing Tips

Editorial

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 27 Feb, 2025

Philip reflects on a life of maps, trout, and exploration—and why printed maps still

Back to the North Island

DESTINATIONS New Zealand PREMIUM ARTICLES

Back to the North Island

Max Caruso - 27 Feb, 2025

North Island Revisited – Fast Water, Big Trout & Good Food

Sight fishing trout in lakes

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Sight fishing trout in lakes

Kiel Jones - 23 Jan, 2025

Master the art of sight fishing for trout in lakes. Learn key techniques for spotting

Confessions of an Imitator

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Confessions of an Imitator

Nick Taransky - 11 Jan, 2025

Is fly imitation crucial? Nick explores imitative vs. impressionistic vs. attractor

Effective Flies - Polar Fibre Minnow

FLY TYING PREMIUM ARTICLES

Effective Flies - Polar Fibre Minnow

Craig Coltman - 11 Jan, 2025

Craig describes a bream fly that fits with their feeding behaviour.

Being Better

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Being Better

Peter Hayes - 27 Dec, 2024

In the first instalment of a 3-part epic, Peter asks, have you spooked the fish?

Snowy Summer Streams – Pt 2

DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Snowy Summer Streams – Pt 2

Steve Dunn - 27 Dec, 2024

Steve offers a Murrumbidgee and Yarrangobilly River ‘sampler’, and also gives some

Grasshopper Glory: Rediscovering Classic Hopper Fishing

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES DESTINATIONS Australia FLY TYING LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Grasshopper Glory: Rediscovering Classic Hopper Fishing

Jim Allen - 15 Dec, 2024

Jim revisits the summer highlight of grasshopper fishing.

Keeping Cool

TACTICS AND TECHNIQUES DESTINATIONS Australia LOCAL REPORTS PREMIUM ARTICLES

Keeping Cool

Philip Weigall - 15 Dec, 2024

Philip shares essential tactics for trout fishing in hot weather, highlighting how

Snowy Summer Streams – Pt 1

DESTINATIONS Australia STORIES PREMIUM ARTICLES

Snowy Summer Streams – Pt 1

Steve Dunn - 02 Dec, 2024

Steve enjoys mixing up his summer Snowy Lakes fishing, with time on the many nearby

Editorial

EDITORIAL PREMIUM ARTICLES

Editorial

Philip Weigall - 02 Dec, 2024

Philip Weigall reflects on expectations in flyfishing, sharing stories of triumph

STREAM TROUT BASICS – Part 2

THE BASICS PREMIUM ARTICLES

STREAM TROUT BASICS – Part 2

Kiel Jones - 06 Nov, 2024

Kiel breaks down how to read a typical freestone stream, identifying key trout-holding